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5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
5 hours ago in Features, World
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
5 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
Champaign Police warn residents about officer impersonation phone scam
Department says scammers are demanding money over fake warrants and urges public to hang up and report calls.
Champaign County Sheriff’s office responds to vehicle vs. pedestrian
SAINT JOSEPH, IL (Chambana Today) — This morning, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Champaign County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the…
Illinois men’s basketball climbs to No. 5 in AP poll after big road wins
Illini reach highest ranking since 2021 following victories over Washington and Nebraska.
Giertz Gallery to present “Fragments and Layers” exhibition
Show features works by Erin Furimsky and Tali Weinberg exploring systems, process and material.
12 hours ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
12 hours ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District names Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as new administrator
Longtime public health leader succeeds Julie Pryde and outlines priorities focused on access, prevention and community wellbeing.
12 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
12 hours ago in National, Trending
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
Bingo fundraiser to support Catholic Charities services in Champaign and Piatt counties
Event at Savoy Elks Lodge will help fund food, housing and utility assistance programs.
Woman injured after shots fired at vehicle on Honeysuckle Lane, police say
Champaign police investigating afternoon shooting; no arrests made as of Monday evening.
Wagler earns fifth Big Ten freshman of the week honor
Illinois guard recognized after standout performances against Nebraska and Washington.
Red Cross volunteers assist 45 people after home fires across central Illinois
Six fires in one week highlight growing need for disaster response volunteers.
World War II veteran in Savoy to celebrate 100th birthday
Community to honor Navy veteran David Anderson for a century of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Illinois 4-H seeks judges ahead of upcoming fair season
Alumni and volunteers invited to share expertise at county and state fairs in 2026.
Champaign County deputies make multiple DUI arrests during active weekend
Nine impaired-driving arrests, drugs and firearm seized in series of traffic stops across the county.
Safer Internet Day is February 10
Stay informed, as scams and online threats continue to evolve.
